US Bridges

Redstone Drive over Harrison Branch

GoodPosted for load

Prince George County, Virginia · SE of Wtx · Structure no. DAPTRALEE018045

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
243 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2015 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Redstone Drive over Harrison Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Redstone Drive over Harrison Branch in Prince George County, Virginia. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2044. The structure is 243 ft (74 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRedstone Drive
CrossesHarrison Branch
LocationSE of Wtx
Coordinates37.25055, -77.34662
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.2 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length243 ft (74 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2015)
Projected traffic350 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerArmy
Maintained byArmy
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Redstone Drive over Harrison Branch built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Redstone Drive over Harrison Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Redstone Drive over Harrison Branch carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Redstone Drive over Harrison Branch?

The structure is 243 ft (74 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Redstone Drive over Harrison Branch?

It is owned by the Army.